All exercisesWarm-ups·Chest 
Cross-Body Arm Swings
ChestShoulders
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At a glance
- Equipment
- None — bodyweight
- Suggested hold
- 30–45 seconds
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Common mistakes
You force maximum range on the first swing instead of letting the chest open up gradually.
You twist the torso side to side, which steals the stretch from the pecs and shoulders.
You let the arms drop low, turning the swing into a lazy pendulum below chest height.
What to focus on
Keep the arms at chest height so the swing actually stretches across the front of the chest.
Let each swing travel slightly further than the last — the end range should build, not start maxed.
